Electron-Rich Monovalent Boron: A Platform for Metal Mimicry

• Applicant: Professor Dr. Holger Braunschweig
• Subject Area: Inorganic Molecular Chemistry - Synthesis and Characterisation
• Term: from 2017 to 2020
• Project identifier: Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - Project number 325229020

The synthesis of main-group molecules with coordination numbers and oxidation states lower than those commonly observed is a goal of an increasing number of chemists worldwide, due to their inherent synthetic challenge and their interesting further applications in organic, coordination and catalytic chemistry. Recently, we discovered a broad synthetic protocol for the synthesis of electron-rich monovalent boron species, work that was published in the prestigious journal Nature. This proposal is based on our new access to B(I) species, and will involve the full exploration of the scope of the reaction as well as the further reactivity of the compounds.

• DFG Programme: Research Grants